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My first Newell was dark brown over medium brown. 2nd was BLACK over light brown. My Foretravel was BLACK over tan. All 3 had the darker colors in the front and were difficult to keep cool especially in the front with the uninsulated windshield area. Although there are some recent options to help with the heat gain. Windshield covers, ceramic tints, etc.
My Foretravel after a recent repaint is very light tan over a slighter darker brown. It's much easier to keep cool and the colors are also easier to keep clean. You really can't see the dirt, dust, or road grime until you get close. Most recent colors of Newells and lots of SOBs have the dark colors on the top portion of the sides in the front then lighter colors along the lower and rear sections. They are beautiful but difficult to keep clean and cool.
I also like fresh air and enjoy our large opening windows. We spend the summers in Colorado and there is nothing like the crisp, cool mountain air flowing throughout the coach.